Reviewed on : 2 May 2019

Reviewed by : GP Gateway Editor

Expires : 2 May 2021

There are three fast track forms that Optometrists should be using for the following conditions – Wet Age-related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Oedema and Retinal Vein Occlusion. There will be some tests that the patient’s GP will need to conduct for patients with a retinal vein occlusion, as detailed on the form ie:

• Cardiovascular assessment
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Blood tests including: FBC, CPR, ESR/plasma viscosity, fasting lipid profile, VDRL, Glucose, U&E, serum protein electrophoresis and TFT.

This in the main is for your information but there may be occasions where you get an out of area Optometrist refer to you for these conditions as they will not be aware of these pathways.